The Planner
Exhibitions
Malice in Wonderland
Gianluca Miniaci from Milan paints women in seductive poses. Today, 10.30am-7pm, Connoisseur Art Gallery, Shop G3, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358. Ends today
Joys of Tet
Works highlighting Tet New Year celebrations in Vietnam. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun, 10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends Thu
Balance Beauty Bold
Antique Chinese Storage and Display Cabinets
Collection of tapered cabinets including a piece from Shanxi province with scrolling dragon carving and minimalist Ming styles. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, 11am-5pm, Altfield Gallery, 248-9 Prince's Bldg, Central. Inquiries: 2537 6370. Ends Fri
Circle Squaring
Kenneth Walch's acrylic hardboard paintings exploring light, colour and shapes of circles and squares. Tue-Sat, 1pm-7pm, Sun, 2pm-5pm, John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends Sat
Hong Kong Art Biennial Exhibition 2005
More than 100 works by 86 Hong Kong artists with award-winning pieces including Huangpu by Cedric Maridet, Wandering by Kan Chi-hung and Family History Textbook by Zheng Bo. Daily, 10am-6pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Mar 5
Performing ArtsBeyond Our Ken on Stage
Princess Blackbox drama about a princess who is kicked out of paradise because of a nude photograph on the internet. Starring Joey Leung, Kearan Pang and Vinzie Wong with live music accompaniment. In Cantonese. Today-Sun, 8pm, (Sat-Sun also at 3pm) McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9302 2459
Hong Kong Arts Festival
Ensemble Wien-Berlin with the Mozarteum Quartet Salzburg
The Mozarteum Quartet Salzburg - with first and second violin, viola and cello - performs with Ensemble Wien-Berlin consisting of musicians and soloists from the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic, with an all Mozart programme. Pre-concert talk at 7pm. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $170-$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430
Ensemble Wien-Berlin with Stefan Vladar
The wind quintet performs with pianist Stefan Vladar in a repertoire of music by Beethoven, Schubert, Wolfgang Rihm and Mozart. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $170-$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430
Salif Keita The Golden Voice of Africa
Singer Salif Keita from Mali performs soulful Malian acoustic ballads fused with Africanised funk. Thu-Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $220-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430
John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles
Contemporary jazz guitarist John Scofield pays tribute to Ray Charles' deep soulful music. Post-performance discussion with the artist. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $170-$470 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430
Saffire: The Australian Guitar Quartet
Australia's best-selling classical ensemble, comprising guitarists Karin Schaupp, Slava Girgoryan, Gareth Koch and Leonard Grigoryan, play music spanning passionate tango and Celtic lilts to Romanian dances and a Deep Purple cover. Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $160-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430
Concert by Child Guzheng Prodigy Panting
Nine-year old Panting, from Jiangsu province, plays the guzheng. In English, Cantonese and Putonghua. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F, 345 Queen's Rd, Central, $35-$70. Inquiries:
2147 7388
Just the Tonic
Debut run of stand-up comedians including award-winning British TV comedian Jeff Green and Scottish impressionist Geoff Bozy. Thu-Sat, 9pm, Amici Restaurant, 1/F, 81-85 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, $200. Inquiries: 2866 1918
Extra-curricular
Pre-Concert Talks Ensemble Wien-Berlin
The ensemble talks about Mozart's compositions and the chamber pieces featured in their concert. In English. Today, 7pm-7.30pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, free for ticket holders of the concert. Inquiries: 2824 2430
Stefan Vladar
The Austrian pianist, who has performed with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, leads a masterclass. Today, 5.30pm- 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Recital Hall, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free tickets available at HK Cultural Centre and HK City Hall. Inquiries: 2824 2430
The China of the Warlords and the First Communist Revolution
Get a Life!
Seminar on work/life strategies for the busy entrepreneur, with speakers including training and executive coach M.J. Jennings, clinical practitioner of stress reduction Peta Mcauley, and catering proprietor Lori Granito. Tomorrow, 6.30pm (registration), 7.30pm-10pm, One Bar and Grill, Level 2, One Exchange Square, Central, $300, $425, dinner included. Inquiries: 2516 9287
Crimes Without Victims, Prisoners Without Names
Human rights strategist John Kamm, who has helped win the release of political prisoners on the mainland, gives a talk. Tomorrow, 11.45am (reception), 12.30pm (talk), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $150 (members), $180, includes lunch. Inquiries: 2521 1511
FilmMystery of the Nile
Travel along one of the world's deadliest rivers, witnessing crocodiles and hippos, and ancient temples. Daily, 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm, Omnimax Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Jul 31
Focus: First Cuts #3 Love Story
Urbtix: 2734 9009
Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999
Fringe: 2521 7251
CityLine: 2317 6666
HK Ticketing: 3128 8288